[文学]Historical Events in the 17th century.ppt

The 17th Century---The Period of Revolution and Restoration Historical Events in the 17th century 1) Bourgeois Revolution (the Puritan Revolution 1640s) 清教徒革命 2) Restoration of the Stuarts (1660) 斯图亚特王朝复辟 3) Glorious Revolution (1688) 光荣革命 Bourgeois Revolution (the Puritan Revolution 1640s) 新教徒革命 Puritans Bourgeoisie Revolution Puritanism Bourgeoisie Revolution The contradictions between feudal system and the bourgeoisie was the main cause of the revolution, which abolished the monarchy and established commonwealth. (1649—Oliver Cromwell) Charles I was beheaded and England became a commonwealth under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. Restoration of the Stuarts (1660)  斯图亚特王朝复辟 The son of Charles I, then in exile in France, was welcomed back to be the king Charles II, since the son of Cromwell proved to be too weak to deal with the internal trouble after his father death. Monarchy was again restored. Glorious Revolution (1688) 光荣革命 ?1. It refers to the event of 1688 in the English revolution, when the Catholic king James II was forced to flee with his baby son to France. 2.The throne was offered to his protestant daughter and her husband Dutch king William. 3. The Bill of Rights was passed by Parliament to restrict the power of Monarchy. 4. This was the beginning of the Constitutional Monarchy in Britain. This revolution established the capital system in England. Literature in the 17th century? Ⅰ Revolution Period (the Puritan Age 1640s)  Ⅱ Restoration Age (1660-1700) Revolution Period (the Puritan Age 1640s) Poetry (took new and startling forms) Prose (somber) Poetry Metaphysical Poets玄学派诗人 Cavalier Poets 骑士诗人 John Milton 约翰 ? 弥尔顿 Metaphysical poetscommon philosophy worldview and poetic style 1.The diction is simple and echoes the words and condenses of common speech. 2.The imagery is drawn from the actual life; making in